Chocolate Drop Cookies
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
These chocolate drop cookies are my go to recipe whenever I need something quick and delicious. They come together in just fifteen minutes of prep time, making them perfect for busy weeknights or last minute gatherings. What I love most is how simple they are to make, even if you're not an experienced baker. The cocoa powder in these cookies isn't just there for flavor either, it's packed with antioxidants that make indulging in these treats feel a little bit better. Plus, they're incredibly budget friendly since you probably have most of these ingredients already in your kitchen. Within thirty minutes you'll have warm, fudgy cookies cooling on your rack that everyone will absolutely love.
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Ingredients
- 237 mlunsalted butter
- 710 mlgranulated sugar
- 237 mlbrown sugar
- 2eggs
- 1 teaspoonvanilla extract
- 473 mlall-purpose flour
- 710 mlcocoa powder
- 1 teaspoonbaking soda
- 1 teaspoonsalt
- 473 mlchocolate chips
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- 2
In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- 3
Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- 6
Fold in the chocolate chips.
- 7
Drop heaping spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
- 8
Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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